”Getting an inheritance when a loved one dies, doesn’t always feel like a windfall — especially when it’s real estate that you don’t...

“While there are differing reasons for this, ranging from drug use or inability to care for the child, various legal issues arise when...

“According to a new report from Kaspersky Lab, more than one in 10 people have now used cryptocurrency to make a purchase. As this number...

“We were too young, we would have plenty of time when we are older, when life was slower, right? Or so we thought. I made a guess about...

“Although there are dozens of types of trusts, the most common trust used for these purposes is a revocable living trust.” The reason the...

“If your parents are at a point where they struggle with their financial affairs, increasing your family communication can help them get...

“Did you know Social Security spousal benefits extend to certain ex-spouses who have gotten divorced?” Almost 70% of unmarried retired...

“Regulators are stepping up efforts to protect seniors. However, you still need to create your own safety net.” One estimate is that the...

“If you have at least gone to the trouble of making a will, consider yourself ahead of the curve and pat yourself on the back.” But don’t...

“Why would you leave an inheritance to a trust for a beneficiary rather than “outright” to the beneficiary? The answer is control.” For...

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act signed into law in December 2017 could have a major impact, not only on estate tax planning but also on income...

“Aging parents who need support from adult children do not always have power of attorney documents completed before caregiving begins....

“If you are among the 30% of adult Americans who have prepared an estate plan, congratulations. By taking the steps needed to create a...

“According to a 2017 Kaiser Foundation study, seven in 10 Americans hope to die at home. However, half die in nursing homes and...

“A wise person once said, “Do not regret growing older. It is a privilege denied to many.” I agree. I also firmly believe that with...

“Medicare requires enrollees to sign up during a limited window before and after their 65th birthday. Failing to do so, leads to stiff...

“Seventy-eight million strong and hitting this artificial finish line of 65 at the rate of 10,000 per day, boomers everywhere are...

“When you have finally decided to move from home to a senior retirement community that has levels of care—or when moving to a personal...

“Chances are, Social Security will constitute a major income source for you in retirement, which is why the decision to file shouldn't be...

“Wealthy families got massive estate-tax savings under the new tax law. The estate-tax exclusion was doubled, from $5.49 million per...